A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3440876 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3442256 epoch_slot_no: 7856 block_no: 3440715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2893 time: 2019-11-29 17:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7a4b215705d8a1903a0544e8d7e7269beb30db60a86f86e204bb97cbfbe6e35Block Operator
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